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2019 Fall


J Oral Facial Pain Headache


33


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Simultaneous Noxious Stimulation of the Human Anterior Temporalis and Masseter Muscles. Part I: Effects on Jaw Movements.

Authors

Amhamed M, Whittle T, Gal JA, Murray GM
J Oral Facial Pain Headache. 2019 Fall; 33(4):413–425.
PMID: 31247055.

Abstract

To test the hypotheses that, in comparison to control (isotonic saline), simultaneous noxious stimulation (hypertonic saline) of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles would result in (1) reductions in amplitude and velocity of jaw movements during standardized open/close jaw movements and during free and standardized chewing and (2) changes in amplitude and velocity of jaw movements that relate to higher levels of negative mood or pain-related thoughts.